Physical Laboratory Experiments: General Physical Measurements and Mechanics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. M. Goodwin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656391650 ISBN 13: 9780656391653

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master hands-on measurement skills with a classic physics lab guide to general physical measurements and mechanics.

This edition introduces essential tools and methods used in physical experiments, from length and mass to barometric pressure and precision reading. Built for students, it blends practical tasks with the theory you need to understand how measurements are made and how to evaluate their accuracy.

The book guides you through fundamental experiments and the reasoning behind them. You’ll learn to read micrometers and verniers, estimate tenths of small divisions, and apply corrections for temperature and scale expansion in barometry. Clear, step-by-step procedures help you develop reliable measurement habits and assess instrumental errors.

• Learn to set up and read precision instruments like micrometers and balances with attention to parallax and backlash.
• Practice estimating small divisions by eye and compare results with computed expectations to test accuracy.
• Understand barometric measurements, standard conditions, and the corrections needed to compare observations.
• Explore concepts of precision, deviation, and error analysis to evaluate measurement quality.

Ideal for readers who want solid, experiment-based grounding in physical measurements and the practices of a humanities-free laboratory.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656391650
• ISBN 13: 9780656391653
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136